Population of Seychelles

As of July 2026, the population of Seychelles is 135 thousand. The number of inhabitants has increased by 2 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 1.64%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 31.3 years in 2016 to 34.6 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 73.3 years and population density is 295.3 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Seychelles peaked in 2011, reaching around 2.58% annually, but has since declined to approximately 1.53% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 2.73 thousand in 2021 to nearly 2.06 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Seychelles, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 72 years in 2006 to 73.3 year in 2026, representing an increase of more than 1 year over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Seychelles

The cities of Seychelles are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 46.2 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Victoria, La Rivière Anglaise, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 22.9 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Cascade with 7.3 thousand and Perseverance with 6.2 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Seychelles: